US Bridges

Spring Branch RD over Waxahachie Creek Trib

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of Black Champ · Structure no. 180710AA0130001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Branch RD over Waxahachie Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Branch RD over Waxahachie Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Branch RD
CrossesWaxahachie Creek Trib
Location0.04 MI W of Black Champ
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47024, -96.901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Branch RD over Waxahachie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Branch RD over Waxahachie Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Branch RD over Waxahachie Creek Trib carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Spring Branch RD over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Branch RD over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.